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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.78, 209.75 and 99.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.78, 209.75 and 99.46 is: 149.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.78 : 209.75 = 99.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.78/209.75 = 99.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.78x = 209.75 × 99.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.78x = 20,861.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,861.74/139.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.25

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